Strife begins. North vs South.
In taste. Northern sweet Lantern Festival vs southern salty rice balls.
No matter how big or low. I can't wait for a box of dumplings to contain the flavors of the north and the south.
But! The surface of the glutinous rice balls is glutinous
In fact, it is a "heat bomb".
Blood sugar rises quickly
Whether it's meat balls or sweet rice balls, they are all made using fine glutinous rice flour, which is essentially what it isRefined staples, blood sugar can rise rapidly after consumption.
High in fat
In order to maintain the texture when making glutinous rice balls, it will alsoAdd plenty of shortening or lard(contains a large amount of saturated fatty acids and trans fatty acids), which further increases the fat content of glutinous rice balls.
The World Health Organization recommends that a daily intake of saturated fatty acids is idealLimit to 10% of your total energy intake throughout the day
High-fat foods tend to be high in calories, and excessive calorie intake can make people gain weight.
High caloric content
4 rice balls and a medium bowl of rice
Regular-sized sweet rice balls (e.g. black sesame filling) are higher in calories, with 4 pieces equivalent to about one medium bowl of rice.
Tips for eating glutinous rice balls with peace of mind:
It's good to eat 3 or 5 capsules, don't be greedy
Eating too much at one time will put a heavier burden on the stomach, and the elderly and children with a weak digestive system should pay more attention to the amount of consumption.
It should not be consumed in the morning and before going to bed
In the morning, the gastrointestinal function is poor, and glutinous rice balls are high-calorie foods and should not be used as breakfast. In addition, the late night snack of glutinous rice balls may also affect the quality of sleep due to indigestion.
It is best to eat tangyuan at noonAt this time, the gastrointestinal function of the human body is the strongest, and there is also enough time to digest the excessive calories in the glutinous rice balls.
Serve with low-fat, high-fiber foods
After eating glutinous rice balls, remember to eat less staple food
Try to choose glutinous rice balls that are low in fat and energy
Glutinous carbs are wrapped in grease and sugar.
It's all happiness engraved in our DNA.
Today is the Lantern Festival in the Year of the Dragon!
Control the amount of food you eat.
We can all eat rice balls sweetly and without burden
* Guangdong CDC.
I knew you were watching!